The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) invite the entire the community to attend the 2026 Economic Development Forum, presented by the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce.
What happens when oil arrives? What industries get created when telecommunications improve? What conservation efforts must be in place? These are existential questions for the Falkland Islands, which sits on the precipice of great change.
The Falkland Islands is poised to become an oil economy, the result of the forthcoming Sea Lion Island project that will sustain for the next 30-40 years, pumping billions into the economy. This massive economic shock will be commensurate with the improvement to telecommunications and opening up the economy to whole new industries previously impossible to operate in this part of the world.
FIDC will see the second Economic Development Forum bring together a group of experts to workshop alongside the entire Falkland Islands public and private sectors, and consider what the future holds for the Falkland Islands and the industries of oil/hydrocarbons, telecommunications, and environmental conservation/sustainability.
Attendance is free, and open to public. Email confirmation sent to communications@fidc.co.fk is required due to limited seating.
| Date | Event | Location | Time |
| Monday 6th April | Exclusive Chamber of Commerce Engagement | Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce | 17:00 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday 7th April | Economic Development Forum | Harbour Lights Cinema & Events Room | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Wednesday 8th April | Conservation / Sustainability Workshop | Harbour Lights Cinema Events Room | 09:30 – 13:00 |
| Thursday 9th April | Telecommunications Workshop | Harbour Lights Cinema Events Room | 09:30 – 13:00 |
| Friday 10th April | Oil / Hydrocarbons Workshop | Harbour Lights Cinema Events Room | 09:30 – 13:00 |
If you would like more information or the opportunity to discuss sponsorship options, please e-mail communications@fidc.co.fk
